Apple Finally Destroyed Steve Jobs’ Vision of the iPad. Good 16. August 2025 (13:00) Cupertino has done the thing it swore it never would: turn its tablet into a full-blown window-wrangling, compromise-abandoning computer. Yes, it’s better, but lurking deep in the settings the ghost of Jobs remains.(Wired)
Russia Is Cracking Down on End-to-End Encrypted Calls 16. August 2025 (12:30) Plus: ICE agents accidentally add a random person to a sensitive group chat, Norwegian intelligence blames the Kremlin for hacking a dam, and new facial recognition vans roam the UK.(Wired)
19 Best Back-to-School Deals for 2025 16. August 2025 (12:02) This WIRED-approved gear is on sale for the new school year. Save on tablets, headphones, desk chairs, and more.(Wired)
WIRED’s Guide to Buying a Used Plug-In Hybrid 16. August 2025 (12:00) Right now is a great time to get a used plug-in hybrid car. Here’s what to know about PHEVs before plonking down that cash.(Wired)
Best Early Labor Day Mattress Sales (2025) 15. August 2025 (20:53) It's one of the best times of the year to score a new mattress. Here are all the best deals (plus some exclusive sale codes) to snag ahead of the long weekend.(Wired)
Developers Say GPT-5 Is a Mixed Bag 15. August 2025 (19:47) Software engineers are finding OpenAI’s new GPT-5 model is helping them think through coding problems—but isn’t much better at actual coding.(Wired)
